Patrick Smith
Republican candidate for U.S. House in Tennessee
Patrick Smith
Republican candidate for U.S. House in Tennessee
TN-05 Republican nominee?
$119.2K
AUG 7, 2026Primary Election
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$119.2KAUG 7, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleBusiness owner
PartyRepublican
LocationTennessee
BackgroundBusiness owner
Notable personal detailsPatrick Smith is a Republican candidate who filed to run for U.S. Representative in Tennessee’s 5th Congressional District for the 2026 cycle. Public reporting describes him as a Paris, Tennessee-based business owner affiliated with L.I. Smith & Associates and as a licensed professional engineer and professional land surveyor. In May 2026, local reporting stated the Tennessee Republican Party’s state executive committee members from TN-05 voted not to grant him a waiver, resulting in him not being permitted to appear on the Republican ballot.
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Patrick Smith is in the news because Tennessee Republicans approved new congressional maps that redraw all nine districts ahead of the 2026 House races. The changes are meant to favor Republicans and split Memphis into three districts, drawing criticism from residents who say the new lines weaken Black representation and make districts less coherent. The redistricting also pushed former Rep. Steve Cohen out of his longtime district, leading him to say he will not seek reelection.
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